Stagetake vs Wellspoken

Wellspoken is the indie breakout in this category, with 4.8 stars from 6.7K US ratings a year after launch. It’s English only, and its privacy label says your audio is linked to you. Stagetake works in six languages and keeps audio and transcripts on your iPhone.

One disclosure first: I make Stagetake. This page only states what I could source, and it says when the other app is the better pick. Stagetake is new, so it has no ratings to show.

At a glance

Wellspoken figures: US App Store, read Oct 30, 2026.

Price

Stagetake’s monthly plan is below Wellspoken’s monthly range. Wellspoken’s yearly range starts lower than Stagetake’s $49.99, at $34.99, and runs up to $89.99. Stagetake also has a $99.99 lifetime option and no weekly plan.

What reviews say about Wellspoken

App Store reviews mention unexpected annual charges and a rigid STAR-format grader. The ratings are still strong, so read them next to the 4.8 average.

When to pick Wellspoken

Pick Wellspoken if you practice in English, want an app with thousands of ratings behind it, or can get its $34.99 yearly price.

When Stagetake is the better fit

Pick Stagetake if you practice in French, Portuguese, Spanish, German or Italian, if you want your audio to stay on your iPhone, or if you’d rather not see a weekly plan at all.

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Sources

Wellspoken: App Store listing for prices, privacy label and reviews. Stagetake: the product page.

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